Ron Short and The Possum Playboys
Big Stone Gap, Virginia, United States | INDIE
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Press
Dirty Linen Magazine said of the songs on the album Wings To Fly, “It’s the stuff of earthy life, and the skill of Short’s work in the tradition suggests that some of his songs may well become part of that tradition in another couple decades.”
“His music is the real deal: the music that came from Britain and Ireland, augmented by those who toiled in the mines and on the farms, and evolved into American folk music.” —CMT (Country Music Today) Magazine
“This is entirely fresh, contemporary work, but it captures the heart and soul of the Celtic roots and the foundation of traditional old time mountain music. . . Wings to Fly is completely unique, timeless work.” —John Wolfe, Colorado Bluegrass Music Association
“Ron Short’s songs in the production ranged from foot-stomping hoedowns to elegiac, heart rending ballads. His music alone is worth the price of admission.” San Francisco Chronicle
“Ron Short’s songs sound as though they were written by a rural Bruce Springsteen.” Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, Neb.
- Dirty Linen
Discography
Cities of Gold, June Appal 1979 (Artist)
Wings to Fly, Copper Creek 2001 (Artist, Producer)
Hobart Crabtree; Banjo Player Lonesome 2005 (Artist, Producer)
Songs of Coal, Lonesome 2008 (Artist, Producer) ( Grammy Nominee)
Driving "Round an Empty Town, Lonesome (Artist, Producer)
Appalachia; Music From Home, Lonesome (Producer) (Accompanying CD for PBS series , Appalachia; A History of Mountains and People)
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Bio
The Possum Playboys are keeping alive and vibrant the tradition of bands that once traveled the backroads of America, playing music that pleases and satisfies the eternal human longing for companionship, dance and fun!
Featuring fiddle and "Hillbilly” accordion, the Playboys play a lively mix of “jam band” music from “swamp to swing”, “early rock to be-bop”---- that sets feet tapping, hips swinging, and people singing! The Possum Playboys are a hard working band that pride themselves on their ability to weave seamlessly in and out of musical genres while staying firmly rooted in the earthy tones of traditional Appalachian music. And, though the musical traditions may be familiar, the songs and interpretations are fresh and new!
The Playboys are 30-year Roadside Theater veteran singer/songwriter Ron Short on vocals, accordion, slide guitar and fiddle; Aaron Davis on guitar, vocals and percussion; Ben Mays on bass; Lisa Davis on rubboard, percussion and vocals.
For an evening of “Possum Wisdom”, dancing, original music and just plain fun, you’re gonna love The Possum Playboys!
“Betcha won’t be able to stay off the table!”
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